Delhi Police on Sunday arrested a couple for allegedly killing a 42-year-old Delhi University professor at her apartment in Vasundhara Enclave, according to police sources. The victim, Devosmita Paul, was a scholar of English literature and an assistant professor at a Delhi University college. Her body was discovered on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Details of the Incident
The police received a PCR call around 2:35 pm on Thursday from the victim's sister, Devarati Paul (49), who reported that her sister had been murdered and her body was lying inside a flat at Satyam Apartment, Vasundhara Enclave. Upon arrival, officers met the complainant, who stated that the flat had been locked from outside since morning and that the deceased was not responding to repeated phone calls. Suspecting something wrong, she broke open the lock and found her sister dead inside.
Investigation and Evidence
The crime team conducted a detailed inspection, collecting relevant exhibits and forensic samples after photographing and videographing the scene. Police found injury marks on Devosmita's head and suspect she was struck with a heavy object. Preliminary investigation suggests a property dispute, with further details awaited. The body was shifted to LBS Hospital for preservation and post-mortem examination. A case under Section 103(1) of the BNS has been registered at New Ashok Nagar police station.
Suspects and Arrest
Investigations revealed that the woman was separated from her husband, who lives in Bengaluru, and was staying alone in the flat. As there were no signs of forced entry, police suspect the victim may have known the accused. Police examined CCTV footage and found that two masked persons entered the apartment complex on the day of the incident and remained inside for around 30 minutes. The footage showed a cab entering the residential complex. Two individuals wearing masks and carrying a bag got out and walked to the apartment via stairs instead of using the lift. The cab driver waited in the vehicle. Around 30 minutes later, the two suspects were seen leaving the building and departing in the same cab. Police later traced the vehicle using its registration number and detained the cab driver for questioning.
Timeline of Events
According to sources, the murder took place between 1 pm and 6 pm on Wednesday, June 3. The victim last spoke to her mother around 1 pm, and her mother arrived around 6 pm, knocking repeatedly but receiving no response. Initially, around 200 people were suspected, later narrowed down to 13 individuals. After a three-day manhunt, the couple was arrested on Sunday. Police are carrying out a detailed interrogation to establish the circumstances that led to the brutal killing.
